The are remembered for a mix of historic athletic achievements, cultural celebration, and a significant lasting legacy in British Columbia. Olympic Highlights (February 12–28, 2010)
of South Korea won gold in figure skating with a then-world-record score. Vancouver 2010
won Canada’s first-ever Olympic gold medal on home soil in men’s moguls. The are remembered for a mix of historic
The Games began with the tragic death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili during a practice run. Later, Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette delivered a bronze-medal performance just days after her mother’s sudden death, becoming a symbol of resilience. Paralympic Highlights (March 12–21, 2010) Vancouver 2010 Great Olympic Moments | USOPM Vancouver 2010